Water Meter Technician I

Job Description:

Water Meter Technician I

Description

Our Water Meter Technician I performs water meter installations, maintenance, and repairs of ¾” to 6” water meters. They also assist the Water Meter Tech II with customer complaints and general maintenance of our water systems.

The pay range for this position is $22.24 to $30.03 per hour, with a hiring range of $22.24 to $26.13 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will be available until the position is filled.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

The City of Loveland is seeking a Water Meter Technician I who has a passion for serving our community. Meter Technicians have the opportunity to collaborate with many divisions across the city including water and wastewater treatments plants, water operations, parks department, police services, Loveland Fire Department and interact with and educate the public.

Our ideal candidate has a background that demonstrates experience installing, testing, inspecting, and troubleshooting water meters or similar plumbing skills such as repairing backflows, performing pressure testing or working on valves and distribution systems. Our meter technicians serve the community and must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, attention to detail, with exceptional customer service and communication skills.

You’ll join a passionate and fun group who enjoy an exceptional work-life balance and who support opportunities for growth.

Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions

• Assembles, maintains, tests, exchanges and repairs ¾” to 6” water meters.
• Performs ¾” to 2” water taps. Performs 4” and 6” sewer taps.
• Operates meter test bench to verify accuracy of meters.
• Maintains precise records and information with respect to meter history and performance.
• Performs Inspections of water meter vaults, meter pits, service lines and sewer service installs/taps.
• Uses a daily work order system (CIS) to complete service orders such as leak checks, pressure checks, turn off/on, meter tests, GPS, meter downloads, customer complaints and any other public relation needs.
• Upgrade existing water infrastructure to meet current standards.
• Provides technical support to utility billing and meter reading.
• Assists with coordination of projects or problems of adjacent water districts.
• Assists water operations with water main breaks, service line repairs, jetting and sewer backups.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs on large PRV’s.

Other Job Functions

• Provides feedback and information to supervisor for budget and special projects.
• Provides routine maintenance to assigned equipment and vehicles.
• May assist with the cross-connection control program by surveying single family residence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED

Experience: 1 year of water meter experience including installation, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing water meters

Certifications

• • • Must possess a valid driver's license.
    • Colorado Class I Water Distribution Certificate desired.
    • Confined Space training/certificate preferred.
    • Trenching and Excavating training/certificate preferred.
    • Cross Connection Control Tester Certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of water meters, taps, meter installations, and basic plumbing.
• Basic knowledge of design specifications and practical applications.
• Ability to become Familiar with City codes and development standards with respect to tap and meter installations.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills by filling out work orders with all required information and effectively deal with angry or emotional customers.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of pipeline construction and safety preferred.
• Knowledge of water distribution systems, construction and maintenance preferred.

Physical Demands: Frequent Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require
strenuous application in awkward positions.

Working Environment

• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against. Exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and
  may lead to injury.
• Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefits Information

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.